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Areas of use

eZ Publish supports the development of customized web applications. Typical applications range from a personal homepages to a multilingual corporate website, which include role-based multi-user access, e-commerce functions and online communities.[2]

The software is widely used in web applications of varying type and size worldwide, among them MIT (specifically the controller's office),[3]Vogue magazine, the US Navy DASN and the Swiss public broadcasting organisation Schweizer Fernsehen.[4].

Handling

eZ Publish is managed via a Web browser, and additional local software is not necessary. It also features a rich-text editor that allows formatting content similar to a word processor. This enables content editing and contribution without HTML skills. Content management can also be done through the eZ Publish frontend.

Dual-licensing

The software is provided for free, and may be used and modified according to the GPL. In addition, paid professional support is available. Furthermore, a commercial license is also available,[5] granting the right to use eZ Publish under license conditions different from the GPL.

To support its commercial operations, eZ Systems has a network of certified partner companies that perform application implementations. Currently there are approximately 200 partners worldwide.[6] The company itself employs about 80 people in Norway, Ukraine, France, Canada and Germany.[7] A community of programmers, designers and users also exists.